Physics and Astronomy 
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Physics and Astronomy Majors
BS Applied Physics:
Computer Science Emphasis (62.5–65.5 hours*)
Major Requirements
- No D credit is allowed in major courses.
- Complete the following:
Phscs 121, 123, 140, 145, 191, 220, 222, 230, 240, 318, 321,
330, 430, 441, 581.
Note: Phscs 191 should be taken the first semester.
- Complete one of the following options:
- Either Math 113, 302
- Or Math 113, 214, 343.
- Complete one course from the following:
- Math 303, 334.
- Complete the following:
- C S 142, 235, 236, 240.
- Complete one course from the following:
- C S 124,
224, 252, 324, 330.
- EC En 124, 224, 324, 450.
- Phscs 513R.
- Complete one course from the following:
Phscs 360, 427, 442, 451, 471, 517, 545, 561, 571, 585.
- Complete a capstone project, including the following:
- Meet with department applied physics capstone project
coordinator early in the junior year or before to obtain
information about projects and procedures.
- Complete 2 hours of the following:
- Phscs 492R.
*Hours include courses that may fulfill university core
requirements.
BS Applied Physics:
Selected Options Emphasis (57.5–61.5 hours*)
Major Requirements
- No D credit is allowed in major courses.
- Consult with a faculty advisor as early as possible to choose
electives.
- Complete the following:
- Complete one course from the following:
- EC En 466.
- Phscs 442, 471.
- After gaining department chair's approval of courses selected
to define an option, complete an additional 12 hours of
electives (cannot include any courses already taken above).
These 12 hours must consist of a coherent set of upper-division
courses with an identified educational goal.
- Complete one of the following options:
- Either Math 113, 302
- Or Math 113, 214, 343.
- Complete one course from the following:
- Math 303, 334.
- Complete a capstone project, including the following:
- Meet with department applied physics capstone project
coordinator early in the junior year or before to obtain
information about projects and procedures.
- Complete 2 hours of the following:
- Phscs 492R.
Sample Elective Courses
Acoustics: Phscs 561, Me En 562 and choices from Ec En 380, 487, IT 346,
Me En 363.
Biophysics: biology, biochemistry, PDBio 568.
Electrical Engineering (graduate school preparation): EC En 320, 324,
380, and 400-level courses.
Materials Science (graduate school preparation): Phscs 451, 452, 581,
Chem 105, 106 or Chem 111, 112.
Microelectronics/Semiconductor Devices: Chem 105, Ch En 381, Phscs
281 or 581, EC En 450 or Phscs 587, Stat 332.
Nuclear Physics (power generation for industry or navy): Phscs 360,
451, 452, Me En 422.
Optical Communication Engineering: Phscs 471, 571, EC En 380, 466,
555, 562.
Optical/Laser Engineering: Phscs 442, 471, and/or 571, EC En 466,
555, and/or 562.
Premedicine, Prelaw (including patent law), Prebusiness: Courses in
specialty.
*Hours include courses that may fulfill university core
requirements.
BS Physics
(58.5–61.5 hours*)
Major Requirements
- No D credit is allowed in major courses.
- Complete the following:
- Complete one of the following options:
- Either Math 113, 302
- Or Math 113, 214, 343.
- Complete one course from the following:
- Math 303, 334.
- Complete a senior thesis, including the following:
- Meet with department undergraduate research coordinator
early in the junior year or before to obtain information
about research projects and senior thesis procedures.
- Complete 2 hours of the following:
- Phscs 498R.
Recommended Course
Chem 105.
*Hours include courses that may fulfill university core
requirements.
BS Physics-Astronomy
(61.5–64.5 hours*)
Major Requirements
- No D credit is allowed in major courses.
- Complete the following:
- Complete one of the following options:
- Either Math 113, 302
- Or Math 113, 214, 343.
- Complete one course from the following:
- Math 303, 334.
- Complete a senior thesis, including the following:
- Meet with department undergraduate research coordinator
early in the junior year or before to obtain information
about research projects and senior thesis procedures.
- Complete 2 hours of the following:
- Phscs 498R.
Recommended Course
Chem 105.
*Hours include courses that may fulfill university core
requirements.
BS Physics Teaching
(74.5–75.5 hours*, including licensure hours)
Major Requirements
- No D credit is allowed in major courses.
- Contact the Education Advisement and Certification Office for
entrance requirements into the licensure program.
- A teaching minor is not required for licensure. However, it is
strongly recommended.
- Complete the following:
- Complete one course from the following:
- Phil 423.
- Phscs 314.
- Complete the following:
- Math 112, 113, 302.
- Complete one course from the following:
- Math 303, 334.
- Complete an additional 9 hours from the following or any
300-, 400-, or 500-level physics course not already taken.
At least 6 hours must be upper-division physics courses (Phscs
321 and 471 are highly recommended):
- Phscs 137, 167, 281.
- Complete the Professional Education Component:
- Complete the following:
- CPSE 402.
- IP&T 286.
- Sc Ed 276R, 350, 353, 377R, 378, 379.
Note: Fingerprinting and FBI clearance must be
completed prior to enrolling in Sc Ed 377R.
- Complete 12 hours of one of the following:
- Sc Ed 476R, 496R.
*Hours include courses that may fulfill university core
requirements.
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